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The Legend of Zelda

Also known as Zelda no Densetsu: The Hyrule Fantasy (JP)

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Nintendo
North America July 1987 Nintendo
Europe November 15, 1987 Nintendo
Japan 1986 Nintendo
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The Legend of Zelda review HG exclusive

Link moves with the elfish grace you might expect from his size. A quick thrust of the sword is enough to vanquish most foes, and when it’s not a secondary slash will do (at least, throughout most of the game). All he has to fear is the stream of fireballs Hyrule’s mermaid-like…

Jason Venter · January 31, 2005

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The Legend of Zelda review HG exclusive

Over the years plenty of brilliant action adventure games have been released on several platforms. They have told great stories, taken the gamers to fascinating worlds, and provided some of the most entertaining gameplay found anywhere. With that being said, are these games true…

Halon · November 14, 2008

The Legend of Zelda review

This review is not unbiased. This review will not try to claim that a critical look at every factor can tell you exactly how good the game is. Because it doesn't matter. Any minor quibbles or technical limitations are lost in the glorious essence contained within this cartridge…

mariner · October 8, 2005

The Legend of Zelda review

You know me as Overdrive, but my name is Rob....and I'm a video game addict. It wasn't always this way. When I was a mere lad, I owned an Atari 2600. While I loved Haunted House, Defender, Adventure, Riddle of the Sphinx and more, I wasn't obsessed with any of them. I then…

overdrive · March 31, 2005

The Legend of Zelda review

The gameplay experience that you get from the game is still fresh to this date, and there's nothing quite like the sense of exhiliration you get from beating Ganon all by yourself.

sgreenwell

The Legend of Zelda review

The first Zelda game released to the world. This game introduces you to Ganon/Link/and Zelda who all appear in multiple Zelda games after. This game introduces the 8 dungeons, and the scattered Heart Pieces. This game introduces to you the mastersword, and the various shields…

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